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Romance
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(Bill Carter collection)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | Romance |
| Other Names | Former name Tennessee |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Steamer |
| Owner | Bay State Steamship Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 245' / 38' / 16' |
| Tonnage | 1240 |
| Hull Construction | Steel |
| Propulsion | Steam / Propeller |
| Cargo | Passengers |
| Built | 1898 by Harlan and Hollingsworth, Wilmington, DE |
| Date of Loss | September 9, 1936 |
| Reason for Loss | Rammed in fog by steamer New York |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | 1 mile north of Graves Lighthouse, Outer Boston Harbor |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 42-23-41 N / 70-51-50 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 80' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 5-20' |
| Wreck Condition | Broken up and scattered on gravel bottom |
| Diving Considerations | Visibility is usually poor. Wreck is located in an area of heavy ship traffic; if you anchor near the wreck, be prepared to move your boat on short notice. |
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